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4-bedroom, 4-bathroom country_house of 350 m², built in 1950, energy rating F. Located São Bartolomeu de Messines parish, Silves municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This estate includes a fully legalized well and an extensive collection of diverse fruit trees, enhancing both self-sufficiency and aesthetic appeal in a tranquil setting.
The valuation. The asking price of €800,000 is significantly above the fair value of €607,590, indicating an overvaluation of €192,410 (24.1%). This property does not represent a good investment at its current asking price.
Fair value modelled at €607,590 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €800,000 sits €192,410 (24.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €800,000 versus the São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro area baseline of €600,950 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 71/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 77 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 63/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 60 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro
Area baseline €600,950 + condition -€24,609 + location +€31,249 = modelled fair value of €607,590 (€1,736/m²), a €192,410 (24.1%) gap versus the €800,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 99f39a | Subject | €800,000 | €2,286 | — | 75 | 63 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 0dcca5 | Active | €559,000 | €2,329 | 1.9% | 72 | 63 |
| rua de Mouricão | Active | €559,000 | €3,388 | 48.2% | 76 | 73 |
| rua do Trabalhador S / N | Active | €279,000 | €1,492 | 34.7% | 75 | 57 |
| rua Júlio Diniz S / N | Active | €1,080,000 | €5,870 | 156.8% | 70 | 64 |
| Median comp | €559,000 | €2,859 | 25.1% | 74 | 64 |
Short-term vacation rental The property, despite its location in the Algarve's tourist region, is overpriced at €800,000 compared to a fair value of €607,590, revealing a significant 24.1% gap. With a gross yield of 0%, it fails to present a viable investment opportunity for short-term rentals where returns are essential. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for a buy-and-hold strategy is less appealing due to its overvaluation and lack of immediate financial returns, as indicated by the 0% gross yield. The fair value of €607,590 suggests that capital appreciation is unlikely in the current market conditions. Family rental While the property is in a family-friendly region, it is overpriced at €800,000, and the absence of a rental yield makes it an unattractive option for a family rental strategy. The neighborhood score of 63/100, combined with an overall condition score of 71/100, further diminishes its appeal as a long-term rental investment.
Moderate Economic Risk The property faces a moderate economic risk due to its economic stability score of 55/100, suggesting a less favorable investment environment that may impact tenant retention and rental income stability.
